We’ve seen a dedicated dog cafe pop up, making it so that you can dine in with a plethora of puppies around you, but you can also dine with your four-legged best friend at standard restaurants. Of course, unless you have a service dog, you can’t really eat indoors without the health department throwing a fit, but outdoor patios are a dog-lover’s best friend.
While services are at the discretion of the restaurant’s owner, plenty of well-known restaurants cater to your doggy with special menu items. Also, keep in mind that just as we humans can be allergic to certain things, your dog can be too.
So check with a vet and always make sure you know that your dog can handle the food so you don’t get unexpected gifts on your car rug. From Starbucks to Shake Shack, a lot of popular chain restaurants put in a little extra effort to make sure your companion can share a little something with you while dining. Check out the dog-friendly secret menu items that they offer:
Puppuccino from Starbucks
The Puppuccino is a small cup filled with whipped cream for your canine companion. If you’re taking Scooby for a walk and want to pop in Starbucks for a Caramel Frappuccino, you don’t have to painfully look into your dog’s sad little eyes as he watches you drink away. Take a seat outside and enjoy Starbucks with your pooch. However, it could be a bit dangerous to order it consistently for your dog, considering Starbucks’ whipped cream has a lot of sugar and fat, but it’s a nice treat for them once in a great while.
Dairy Queen Pup Cup
Everyone loves ice cream. Chances are, your dog will go nuts for this. With a little bit of vanilla soft serve, topped with a doggie treat, your dog will wag her tail nonstop. *Note* We’ve heard dairy could possibly be harmful for dogs, so definitely consult with your vet before trying this one.
In-N-Out’s Pup Patty
In-N-Out is a must whenever in California, even for your four-legged friend. If you’re loving a Double Double in your car and your dog is giving you those sad puppy eyes, you can order him a Pup Patty. It’s just a plain, unseasoned burger patty with no salt.
Doggie Cupcakes from Sprinkles
Sprinkles is a destination that everyone should try at least once. Their famous cupcakes are also extended to doggies as one of their specialized cupcakes is made sugar-free and with yogurt frosting.
Sonic Drive-In Doggie Treats
It makes sense that Sonic Drive-In would be pet-friendly since you never even step foot inside. They’re set up so that you order and eat in your car, or pop out and eat at their outside dining area. If you have your pet with you, they’ll often bring you a doggie treat so you won’t eat alone.